Walter Saul - Vocal Music

V16 A Gaelic Blessing (2008)

A short song composed in honor of Interim Dean of the School of Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences of Fresno Pacific University. Duration: 1'. Price: $3.95 for two copies.

V17 A Sonnet For Daphne (2008)

In celebration of our 28th anniversary Duration: 3'. Price: $5.95 for two copies.

V15 Acts Alive! (2007)

Book and libretto by Daphne Saul. Dr. Luke signs copies of his new book, Acts, at the local mall. Price includes all music and performance permissions Duration: 21'. Price: $175.00 for all performance materials.

V06 Away (1998) LISTEN

A short love song written for my wife, Daphne. The second of a collection: Songs of Requited Love, with original lyrics. Duration: 3'. Price: $3.95 for two copies.

V07 Cape Sebastian (1998) LISTEN

A short love song written for my wife, Daphne. The third of a collection: Songs of Requited Love, with original lyrics. Duration: 3'. Price: $3.95 for two copies.

V02 Five Biblical Songs (1986) LISTEN

Continues, yet breaks with the tradition of Biblical Songs as established by Dvorak. The texts are from John 1:1-5, Habakkuk 1:1-4 and 3:17-19, Isaiah 40:28-31, Romans 8:35-39, and Psalm 121. This cycle thus uses texts from a major prophet, minor prophet, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel. Duration: 17'. Price: $15.95 for two copies.

V01 Five Songs For Daphne (1981) LISTEN

Texts are five poems by the composer's wife, Daphne Johnson Saul: "Listen," "Deceiving Droplets," "Ocean," "Noir," and "Death." Somewhat challenging for both vocalist and pianist. Duration: 14'. Price: $9.95 for two copies.

V05 Forever Is My Love (1996) LISTEN

A short love song written for my wife, Daphne. The first of a collection: Songs of Requited Love, with original lyrics. Duration: 3'. Price: $3.95 for two copies.

CV1 Give Ear, O Shepherd (1980)

A dramatic setting of the opening of Psalm 80. Originally scored for viola; later revised for clarinet in 1983. Duration: 8'. Price: $19.95 for all performance materials.

V08 In Church (1999) LISTEN

A short love song written for my wife, Daphne. The fourth of a collection: Songs of Requited Love, with original lyrics. Duration: 3'. Price: $3.95 for two copies.

V09 Psalm 23 (2000) LISTEN

A stirring setting of the beloved Psalm, dedicated to my beloved wife, Daphne. Duration: 6'. Price: $5.95 for two copies.

CV2 Psalm 37 (1977)

Quite suitable for use in worship as a meditation on trusting quietly in the Lord. Duration: 3'. Price: $4.95 for all performance materials.

CV3 Psalm 39 (1975)

First performed in Vienna, Austria, this is a contemplation of the finite length of human life in the eyes of the eternal God. Duration: 9'. Price: $19.95 for all performance materials.

V13 Queen Esther (2006)

A musical based on the Biblical book of Esther. Book by Joyel Daniels. Price includes all music and performance permissions Duration: 70'. Price: $300.00 for all performance materials.

V04 Salt (1994)

A setting in four songs of an epic poem about the sea by my mother. Features both singing and speaking. Duration: 14'. Price: $19.95 for two copies.

V19 Set Me As A Seal (2010)

Vocal solo. For: voice and piano. Duration: 3'. Published by Tarsus Music. Author: the bible. Description: This little song was written in Camas, Washington , to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the wedding of the composer to his beloved wife

V14 Somewhere Beyond (2006) LISTEN

Words by my mother, Suzanne M. Saul. Duration: 3'. Price: $3.95 for two copies.

V03 Songs Of Love (1979) LISTEN

Very suitable for performance individually or as a suite, particularly at weddings. The cycle traces the development of love from initial human attraction through despair to the love of Jesus Christ (John 17:18-26). Other texts by Lord Byron, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Edna St. Vincent Millay. Duration: 18'. Price: $14.95 for two copies.

V11 Thank You, Jesus (2003) LISTEN

A lighthearted setting of an amazing prayer by seven-year-old Mary Smalley. Duration: 3'. Price: $3.95 for two copies.

CV5 The Lord Is My Light (1999)

Composed for the 1999 Ernest Bloch Composers Symposium in memory and hope of the victims of Kosovo. Duration: 4'. Price: $29.95 for all performance materials.

V10 Twenty Years (2000) LISTEN

A short love song written for my wife, Daphne. The fifth of a collection: Songs of Requited Love, with original lyrics. Duration: 3'. Price: $3.95 for two copies.

CV4 Visions Of The Glory Of God (1988)

Here are settings of four poems by Gerard Manley Hopkins which beautifully portray the glory of the Lord. These may be performed as a cycle or individually. The last one is especially popular and, along with the others, may be performed on piano. Duration: 14'. Price: $24.95 for all performance materials.

V12 Vital Christmas Tree Information (2005) LISTEN

A spoof on the Simonian Farms disclaimer for all its Christmas trees in recitative-aria form. Duration: 5'. Price: $9.95 for two copies.

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